Ta Xua Cloud Hunting Tour – 2 Days 1 Night

Introduction

Ta Xua is a mountain destination that anyone who loves photography and adventure should visit at least once in their lifetime to witness one of the most beautiful cloud paradises in Northern Vietnam. Ta Xua is stunning not only in autumn and winter but throughout all 365 days of the year. With a little luck, visitors may encounter endless stretches of brilliant white clouds spreading across the mountains.

Standing before Ta Xua's sea of clouds feels like wandering into a forgotten paradise on Earth, where time seems to stand still in this enchanting, heavenly landscape.

Tour Highlights:

• Admire the spectacular scenery of Ta Xua enveloped in clouds in every direction.

• Conquer the Dinosaur Backbone in Hang Dong.

• Visit Dolphin Rock, the Lonely Tree, and Ta Xua Grassland.

DAY 1: HANOI – BAC YEN – TA XUA

Meals: Lunch and Dinner

05:15: The tour bus and guide will pick up guests at Hanoi Opera House and depart for Ta Xua to hunt for clouds. Additional pick-up may be available at the Big C Thang Long entrance along the way.

Guests will stop at a restaurant for breakfast and refreshments (at their own expense). After breakfast, the group will continue the journey, with a stop to visit the Thanh Son Tea Hills in Phu Tho, subject to availability and opening conditions.

11:00: Enjoy lunch at a restaurant in Bac Yen Town. After lunch, the group will continue to Ta Xua Commune.

Upon arrival, the tour guide will take guests to Ta Xua's famous attractions, which draw large numbers of visitors. Please note that photography fees and beverage costs, where applicable, are not included in the tour price.

• The Lonely Tree: A peaceful and fascinating photo spot beloved by young travelers visiting Son La.

• Dolphin Rock: A trending check-in destination featuring two large rock formations resembling dolphins swimming through a sea of clouds.

• Ta Xua Grassland: Located along the route to Dolphin Rock and the Lonely Tree, this expansive green meadow offers open spaces and sweeping views of the surrounding landscape.

• Wind Peak at Sunset: Admire the sunset from Wind Peak. If the weather cooperates, guests may be rewarded with breathtaking views of both the sunset and the sea of clouds.

17:00: Transfer to the homestay in the town center for check-in and relaxation.

18:30: Enjoy a hot pot dinner in the cool evening atmosphere of Ta Xua.

DAY 2: DINOSAUR BACKBONE – HOT MINERAL BATHS – HANOI

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Morning: Wake up early, freshen up, and enjoy breakfast. The bus and tour guide will then take the group to the Dinosaur Backbone in Hang Dong.

Guests will have free time to explore and take photos along the Dinosaur Backbone. On clear days, visitors can admire Ta Xua's mystical sea of clouds and the endless mountain ranges stretching into the distance.

The group may also visit Thao Coffee Ta Xua, where guests can enjoy a steaming cup of coffee while taking in the magnificent surrounding mountains (beverages at guests' own expense).

10:00: Say goodbye to Ta Xua and depart for Hanoi.

Noon: Enjoy lunch at a restaurant. After lunch, the bus will take the group to Ban Mai Resort, located beside Suoi Chieu Lake.

Here, guests can choose from various hot mineral bath packages according to their preferences, allowing them to relax and unwind after two days of exploring and taking photos at Ta Xua's famous attractions (hot mineral bath fees are not included in the tour price).

15:00: Depart for Hanoi.

19:30: Arrive in Hanoi, bringing an unforgettable cloud-hunting adventure to an end. The tour guide will say goodbye and look forward to welcoming you on another journey!

TOUR PRICE: VND/PERSON

Applicable to individual travelers joining a group tour.

Passenger category	Tour price
Adults (10 years old and above)	100%
Children (5–9 years old)	75%
Children (1–4 years old) – vehicle seat surcharge	VND 390,000

Rules for calculating children's ages

1. Children's ages are rounded up to the next year. Children under 12 months old are counted as one year old.

2. A child is considered X years old until the day before their Xth birthday. On their Xth birthday, they are considered to have reached the age of X.

3. A child who has passed their Xth birthday is considered to be X+1 years old.

Tour price includes

• Air-conditioned tourist vehicle transportation throughout the itinerary.

• One night's accommodation at a homestay, either in a dormitory with bunk beds (male and female guests may share the same sleeping area) or in a private room for 2–3 people, depending on the accommodation option selected when booking.

• Two lunches at VND 120,000 per person per meal and one hot pot dinner in Ta Xua at VND 150,000 per person.

• One breakfast at the homestay, valued at VND 30,000 per person.

• One bottle of drinking water per person per day.

• An experienced and enthusiastic tour guide accompanying the group throughout the journey.

• Comprehensive travel insurance for the entire tour, with maximum compensation of VND 30,000,000 per person per incident.

Tour price excludes

• VAT invoices.

• Personal expenses and services not specifically mentioned in the itinerary.

• Photography fees at sightseeing locations, where applicable.

• Surcharge for international guests: USD 10 per person.

• Tips for the driver and tour guide:

  • If guests are satisfied with the service provided by the driver and tour guide, they may offer a tip at their discretion. Tipping is entirely optional; however, the customary amount is approximately VND 50,000 per person per day.

  • For international guests, the standard tip is USD 3 per person per day.

Children's policy

Please read the following conditions carefully to understand the applicable children's rates and services.

- Children aged 1–4: Tour services are complimentary, but a vehicle seat surcharge applies. Parents are responsible for all other expenses related to their children. Each group of two adults may bring one child free of charge; the second child and any additional children will be charged 75% of the adult tour price.

Important: If one adult travels with one child who would otherwise qualify for the complimentary rate, the child must pay 75% of the adult tour price.

• Children aged 5–9: Charged 75% of the adult tour price.

• Children aged 10 and above: Charged the full adult tour price.

Other general notes

• Guests must carry valid identification documents when joining the tour, particularly for itineraries involving boats, trains, flights, or travel to border regions. Acceptable documents include a Citizen Identity Card (CCCD) or passport. Children under 14 must carry at least a birth certificate, while children aged 14 and above must carry a Citizen Identity Card or passport.

• Guests are advised to bring basic medication, including remedies for diarrhea, colds, and fever.

• Vegetarian guests are encouraged to bring additional vegetarian food to ensure their dietary preferences are accommodated.

• No refunds will be provided for any tour services that guests choose not to use.

• The tour guide reserves the right to rearrange the sightseeing sequence according to the conditions on each departure date, provided that all attractions listed in the itinerary are still included.

(*) Customer responsibilities

- Health and medical conditions: Customers are solely responsible for their health and any pre-existing or chronic medical conditions, including cardiovascular disease, high or low blood pressure, diabetes, musculoskeletal disorders, congenital conditions, underlying medical conditions, HIV/AIDS, mental health or neurological disorders, and pregnancy. These conditions are not covered by the tour's travel insurance. Where necessary, guests may be required to sign a declaration acknowledging their medical conditions before participating in the tour. The tour organizer shall not be held responsible for cases in which guests fail to disclose medical conditions, provide inaccurate medical information, or encounter circumstances falling outside the coverage of the tour's travel insurance.

- Personal belongings: Customers are responsible for safeguarding their personal belongings at all times and in all locations throughout the trip. The tour organizer shall not be held liable for any loss of money, valuables, personal effects, flight tickets, or other personal property during the trip.